At the recent ESCRS Winter Meeting in Helsinki, The Fundingsland Group hosted an Independent Medical Education (IME) symposium titled “Achieving Optimal Visual Outcomes in Presbyopia Patients with Simultaneous Vision IOLs.” The forum explored the role of simultaneous vision intraocular lenses (IOLs) in modern presbyopia correction and brought together international experts to share clinical insights and practical perspectives.
The session attracted 178 live attendees, reflecting strong interest in emerging approaches to presbyopia correction and strategies for improving patient outcomes.
The program opened with Dr. Burkhard Dick, who welcomed participants, introduced IME initiatives, and ESCRS Education Forum resources, and presented key highlights from the ESCRS Clinical Trends survey, followed by the initial audience response polling.
Dr. Ruth Lapid-Gortzak presented key pearls for avoiding postoperative surprises, highlighting the importance of careful patient evaluation, expectation management, and surgical planning when working with presbyopia-correcting IOLs.
Dr. Joaquín Fernández followed with an update on the global consensus surrounding simultaneous vision IOLs, reviewing evolving clinical evidence and discussing how international perspectives are shaping best practices in presbyopia correction.
Building on these insights, Dr. Nic Reus discussed practical strategies for matching different simultaneous vision lens designs to individual patient needs. His presentation emphasized the importance of tailoring lens selection to lifestyle, visual demands, and ocular characteristics.
The programme concluded with Dr. Andrea Janekova, who addressed one of the most critical elements of successful presbyopia correction: patient communication. Her talk focused on effective ways to discuss benefits, limitations, and expectations with patients considering simultaneous vision IOLs.
Throughout the forum, brief Q&A discussions followed each presentation, allowing faculty and attendees to exchange perspectives and address practical questions related to clinical decision-making and patient management.
Faculty and Audience Feedback
Faculty highlighted both the quality of discussion and the organization of the session:
“It was a well-run event, and the group of speakers made for a lively discussion. It is always a pleasure to participate in a programme put together with such care.”
“The session was very well attended, and the discussion reflected how dynamic and rapidly evolving the field of presbyopia correction has become. A special thanks to the Fundingsland Group for the outstanding organization and coordination of the session.”
Audience members also shared positive feedback about the session:
“Good quality of getting information!!”
“This session is interesting and novel for me.”
“I am attending IME forums regularly and every time it worth attending definitely! Great speakers, great format!”
“The concept of several speakers with different topics keeps one awake.”
“It was great and very helpful!”
TFG Team in Helsinki
The TFG team was on site in Helsinki to host and support the IME forum, connect with faculty and attendees, and capture additional educational content during the meeting.
President’s Dinner
While in Helsinki, we also recorded an IME video interview on simultaneous vision IOLs featuring:
• Lena Beckers
• Thomas Kohnen
The conversation explores key clinical considerations and future directions for simultaneous vision IOL technologies. The interview will be released on the ESCRS Education Forum.
